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RickinTN
01-02-2023, 11:30 AM
Hello all!
Has anyone used the 122 grain Louverin designed bullet in a 32-20 rifle? What were your experiences? I have the NOE version of this bullet. Needing a heavy cast bullet for 32-20 and thinking this might be it.
Thanks,
Rick

rintinglen
01-02-2023, 03:09 PM
Yes I did! If you mean the 311-465, I used it over 4.6 grains of Unique in a Browning 53. It shot pretty well when loaded to an Overall Length of ~1.56". I'll have to be honest, though, and state that it was no better than the 311-316, which I also have, at least out to 100 yards. I also used the 311-465 extensively for chickens pigs and turkeys in 30-30 over 17.5 grains of 2400.

RickinTN
01-02-2023, 07:24 PM
I'm thinking about using the very same load in a Marlin model 36 that I have. I believe it would be fun. Just curious about the 32-20. I have the Browning also.
Thanks, and take care,
Rick